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How to Start Healthy Living When You Feel Overwhelmed

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Job. Family. Friends. Church. Life is full of many responsibilities. Building healthy habits on top of all your existing obligations can feel overwhelming, even when those habits seem simple. A healthy living style is not in and of itself difficult to create, but it is overwhelming because there is a belief that you have to change everything overnight. The use of social media has enhanced the pressure to completely change your living style right away.

Why Your Body Feels Grief Before Your Words Do

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You’re still dragging, even though technically you slept. Your stomach won’t settle, although you ate. Your chest feels tight, though you can breathe just fine. Your mind is foggy, except for the flood of memories—little flashes of hospital rooms, unanswered calls, holidays that don’t look the same. You’re not exactly sad—but something’s definitely wrong. You’re not “being dramatic.” This is grief in the body.

Finding the Pathway to a Healthier You

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When we think about making changes for a healthier lifestyle, most of us probably consider diet and exercise. That was my focus for most of my adult life. I was all about burning calories and increasing muscle strength. Total transparency? My only concern was maintaining my weight—or losing weight. I grew up with an unhealthy body image (as many women do), and I had tunnel vision.

Effective Self-Care Strategies to Empower Female Survivors of Trauma and Abuse to Reduce Anxiety and Move Forward with Confidence

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If you are a survivor of trauma or abuse, you may feel overwhelmed by your experiences. You may also be unsure of how to effectively cope with the intense anxiety, depression, or anger that intrudes into your heart and mind. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can learn to manage your emotions and develop healthy coping skills. These self-care strategies can help you feel more in control of your life. As you learn to process some of your intense emotions, you can begin to build your self-confidence and move beyond the trauma.